Compliance Officer- Pennisula

Tych Business Solutions · Western Cape

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Role Purpose

Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and legislative standards across warehousing and transport operations. Drive operational conformance, conduct audits, maintain HACCP and quality systems, and support continuous improvement to protect product integrity and customer safety.

Key Duties

Implement and maintain food safety and quality standards HACCP, SANS, ISO 22000, FSSC.
Conduct warehouse and transport compliance audits and report on findings.
Verify CCPs, OPRPs, temperature logs, shelf life, storage practices, and traceability records.
Coordinate internal and external audits, including customer and certification audits.
Investigate incidents, customer complaints, and quality deviations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain food safety documentation, policies, SOPs, and checklists.
Monitor structural, equipment, hygiene, and operational compliance across sites.
Provide training on food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and quality procedures.
Analyse data, identify trends, and compile monthly compliance reports for management.
Support continuous improvement with suppliers, warehousing, packaging, and transport teams.

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Applied Science, or related field.
Minimum 3 years' experience in food safety, quality assurance, or health & safety within FMCG/food manufacturing or distribution.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, SANS 10330, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food safety legislation.
Experience conducting audits, managing CAPA, and maintaining quality systems.
Computer literacy MS Office with strong reporting and analytical skills.
Valid EB driver's licence.
High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work under pressure.